crackenhunter
Member Since: 22 Jan 2014
Location: Airdrie
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I've recently noticed that going over speedbumps, at low speed, the steering and suspension feels really loose, as if somethign is a bit disconnected, if that makes sense?!
Also, if I try to pull awya quickly, I get a clunking noise coming from the front ned. Not sure if it's all related!
Any ideas guys? Never buy a stupid dwarf, it's not big and it's not clever!
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 6th Aug 2014 3:07 pm |
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Kingmav66
Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
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Most likely front lower arms, drop links or ARB's 
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| 6th Aug 2014 3:15 pm |
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crackenhunter
Member Since: 22 Jan 2014
Location: Airdrie
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Had the suspension checked over the other day at a local garage and they've said all the bushes and suspension parts look solid. When the owner took it for a test drive he said either steering coupling or steering rack as it feels pretty loose at high speeds also.
I got the following prices, maybe a bit of advice as to whether these are reasonable. Obviously won't know what one it is until they have a proper look.
£175+VAT for steering coupling
£395+VAT for steering rack Never buy a stupid dwarf, it's not big and it's not clever!
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| 13th Aug 2014 4:43 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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From http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/steering-122-c.asp
Lower column: £74.16
Rack: £289.20 exchange
Those prices are including VAT!
Could also be the dampers. 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 13th Aug 2014 7:17 pm |
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crackenhunter
Member Since: 22 Jan 2014
Location: Airdrie
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Disco_Mikey wrote:I'll be in Glasgow-shire on Friday if you fancy a 2nd opinion
£175 + VAT is a lot of money for the lower column
Rack is not too expensive
Mikey, I'd be grateful for a second opinion, but I'm away early afternoon Friday. When do you think you'll be back in the area and we could tie up then? Never buy a stupid dwarf, it's not big and it's not clever!
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